New York Judges Leave Bench for Practice – And More Money

By

Patrick G. Lee

Jul 5, 2011 1:46 pm ET

In the 70s, New York judges were among the best paid across the country. Now, their salaries barely make the Top 50 list when compared to cost of living, a recent study by the National Center for State Courts reports.

In New York, judges have not seen a raise in 12 years, which many say is contributing to the accelerating rate of judicial turnover in recent years, or about 1 in 10 judges annually, according to the New York Times.

Last week, intermediate state appeals court judge James McGuire quit to take on a partner position at Dechert LLP, where average partner salary. . .

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